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The 8 elements of BIOINTENSIVE: • Double-Dug, Raised Beds – to create a healthy environment for roots and beneficial soil organisms • Composting – to provide healthy, inexpensive fertilizer that keeps the soil producing year after year • Intensive Planting – to maximize efficiency and productivity, and to conserve water • Companion Planting – to take advantage of the beneficial synergy between certain plants • Carbon Farming – growing fertilizer while growing food • Calorie Farming – growing the greatest number of calories per pound of food • The Use of Open-Pollinated Seeds – to encourage farmer independence and regional food security • A Whole-System Farming Method – using all aspects of the system to create a healthy, sustainable farm This means that, using GROW BIOINTENSIVE mini-farming techniques, small farmers can grow food using: • 67% to 88% less water. So they still may grow food in a drought, like the one taking place in Kenya right now. • 50% to 100% less pu

1. Location, location, location When buying real estate, condo units included, a major factor a potential buyer should consider is location, location, location. The location of the condo greatly affects, one, the potential of price appreciation and, two, access to conveniences. The Makati area, for instance, being the business center of the Philippines, has always proven to be a good investment area. At The Fort BGC, meanwhile, prices of real estate have skyrocketed in the last few years. Here’s an actual example. A friend paid P2.5 million for a condo located at McKinley Street inside The Fort BGC back in 2007. Just one year later, the going rate for the same unit is P3.5 million — a huge 40% price appreciation. Now, in 2017, similar units are being sold for P5 million. That’s a whopping 100% price increase! The location also determines accessibility to needed comforts and conveniences. If you value convenience, get a condo unit that has easy access to restaurants, schools, b

Stockbrokers play a critical role because all trades in the Philippine Stock Exchange have to be done through a broker. That’s why getting a good broker is as essential as making the correct investment choices. There are dozens of companies offering stock brokerage services in the Philippines. We summarize below 12 of the most popular online stock brokerage firms in the country. In the table below, we compare the broker’s commission, the minimum amount needed to open an account, and funding options offered by each broker.

What are stocks? Stocks represent your share of ownership in a corporation. As a stockholder, you are considered a part-owner of the company. As part-owner, this means you have various rights in the company — including the right to vote the company’s Board members, the right to receive dividends, the right to inspect the books and financial records of the company, and the right to take part in the residual distribution of income, among others. How do I make money from stocks?

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source To recall the proper initial steps in first aid, remember the words: RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) Rest: Rest the injured area immediately Crutches may need to be used temporarily to keep weight off the injured area. If it hurts to move, use a splint for extra support. Pain is your body’s message to decrease use of the injured area. Your child can return to normal activity or sports when there is no more pain with use. Ice: Applying ice immediately to the injured area limits swelling. Place crushed ice in a plastic zip-lock bag with water added to make it softer or a cold pack on the injured area. To avoid frostbite, use a thin piece of material (tee-shirt) between the ice and the skin. Apply ice for 10-20 minutes every 2-4 hours. Stop if the area becomes numb. Numbness will usually go away after 30 minutes. Longer than 30 minutes use of ice at one time may cause more swelling or damage to the skin. Continue applying ice each day until the swell